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THG���s 1900 kitchen faucet
combines a high spout, pne
embellishments and cast cross
handles in a bridge construction.
The signature inset pieces on
the handles denote ���hot��� and
���cold��� in white porcelain. The
faucet is available as a deck- or
wall-mount and with either an
embellished curved or straight
extended spout, or as a singlehole pot pller.
Circle No. 160 on Product Card
Mila International���s line of
kitchen sinks features the
company���s Tri-Mount installation
system, which features 1/4"-thick
stainless steel mounted three
ways ��� undermount, drop-in and
qush-mount. Flush mounting
provides a seamless transition,
with no space for food particles
to get trapped.
Circle No. 161 on Product Card
The Undermount Single Combo
Sink from Dawn Kitchen & Bath
Products features a removable
divider, which creates a dual
workspace for maximized
functionality and water savings.
The sink is made from 16-gauge
stainless steel and features a
satin pnish. The divider is made
of clear plastic and can be used
as a cutting board.
Circle No. 162 on Product Card
have only increased in popularity.���
Schrage adds, ���Stainless steel holds its own fan base with
hush coats diminishing sound and new shapes and proples
that satisfy the need for a design statement as well as superb
function.���
Although stainless may still be king, there is a rise in other
materials and pnishes as well, some manufacturers say. Emens,
for instance, says, ���Natural stone looks with long-term durability
are really popular,��� adding that the company���s cafe brown, anthracite and tru���e (a warm grey neutral) are the most popular
looks in Blanco���s Silgranit II line. Blanco���s newest color, Cinder,
follows the trend that o���ers a warm grey that has browns and
blacks in it ��� helping it both stand out and integrate with other
elements in the kitchen, she adds.
Ken Fey, v.p./COO of Houzer, Inc. in Hamilton, NJ says,
���Stainless steel continues to command over 70% of the material category in kitchen sinks; however, granite composite sinks
are unrelenting in their increasing popularity and continue
to gain more share each year.��� The pnish for this type of sink
varies, he says, with the optimal mix one that is non-porous
with a smooth feel to ensure ease in cleaning and less chance
of harboring bacteria.
Faucets must coordinate with
the chosen look and style
When it comes
to quartz-granite kitchen sinks,
black is hot right now. The
Schock Houzer Granite Sink line
o���ers three distinct shades of
black in two di���erent material
compositions. Cristalite Plus,
which features a smooth pnish
and anti-bacterial properties, is
available in black tones of Onyx
and Nero (shown). Cristadur,
which has a smoother, light
luminous pnish, is o���ered in
Magma, a deep shade.
Circle No. 163 on Product Card
Herbeau���s le pot pller Royale
blends the functionality of a
pot pller faucet with authentic
French styling. The faucet is
available in seven pnishes.
Circle No. 164 on Product Card
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March 2013
of the sink, and are most often pnished in chrome or stainless
steel, say manufacturers. There is, however, some uptick in
using pnishes that help personalize the look of the kitchen.
David Emmons, product manager for Brasstech, Inc. in Santa
Ana, CA says, ���Although chrome and stainless steel remain the
most popular pnishes, we are seeing an increase in demand
for specialty antique brass, nickel and copper pnishes which
allow the homeowner to customize their d��cor to meet their
unique design vision.
Schrage sees a growing interest in oil-rubbed bronze, which
is available on over 400 of Kohler���s products. ���Those who appreciate its warmth and Old World appeal want to create a
cohesive look throughout the space, and making the pnish
available on a wide array of products and accessories makes
it easy,��� she says.
Judd Lord, director of industrial design for Indianapolisbased Delta Faucet Co.���s Brizo brand, says that warm pnishes
��� particularly Brushed Bronze, Polished Nickel and Venetian
Bronze ��� are being used more often, particularly on what many
would consider more contemporary styles. ���It���s an intriguing
use of these pnishes to make the easy-to-clean, updated contemporary look warmer, more friendly and inviting. For a long
time, walk into a kitchen, and all you would see was a wash of
stainless steel. Now, homeowners are more willing to mix and
From the Galley Sink
comes a work station
that includes cutting
boards, colanders, a
drain rack and stainless
bowls. The accessories
slide above and below
each other on two tiers
inside the sink.
Circle No. 167
on Product Card
MotionSense from Moen Inc.
utilizes advanced sensors
to detect movement in two
sensing zones, setting water
qow in motion. Kitchen faucets
with MotionSense can be
controlled in three ways: the
Wave Sensor at the top of the
faucet starts and stops water
qow with a hand movement
above the faucet; the Ready
Sensor near the base of the
faucet identipes when an
object is placed beneath
the spout, and the handle
on the side of the faucet
allows for manual operation.
MotionSense is available on
the Arbor pull-down, Hayspeld
pull-down and Delaney
pull-down kitchen faucets.
Circle No. 165 on Product Card
Everpure has launched its
upgraded Helia Instant Hot &
Chilled Water Dispenser with
an enhanced frame and greater
capacity to produce more cold
water. Originally launched
in 2008, Helia merges two
separate units ��� the Solaria
Instant Hot Water Dispenser and
Polaria Instant Chilled Water
Dispenser ��� into one system.
The unit features customizable
temperature controls, and can
now produce 30 liters per hour of
cold water.
Circle No. 166 on Product Card
Sigma Designer Faucetry���s
single-hole kitchen faucet
features a contemporary prople
with a joystick-style lever handle.
The swiveling faucet features a
horizontal pull-out spray that
boasts a dual-function head
with stream and spray. The
optional light in the base of the
faucet changes from blue to red,
reqecting the temperature of
the water. The faucet is available
in Chrome, Satin Nickel, Sable
Bronze and Matte Black.
Circle No. 168 on Product Card